The Association of Friendship and Arts Galician Portuguese aims to promote the artists and creators from around the world in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Engraving, Sculpture, Tapestry, Photography, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Installation and other techniques, without restriction of nationality, age, training or religion. All participating works must be original, not infringing third party rights.

The AAAGP invites all national and international artists to participate in 6th ° International Exhibition of Art in Small Format 20x20cm, intending to gather a large number of works of styles, techniques and various themes.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Artists who wish to participate must submit the signed Registration Form to: asociacion.aaagp.pt@gmail.com, up to 15 of September 2017.

2. Along with the work, the artist must send a signed copy of the Registration Form.

3. AAAGP will handle the works with great care but assumes no responsibility for any theft or damage during transportation and while in our possession.

4. Kindly mention the price of the work if you want to sell. AAAGP will not charge any percentage of the sales value.

5. Artists residing abroad should get the necessary customs documentation, according to the legislation.

6. Once the exhibition ended all works will be returned along with the Catalogue and the Certificate of Participation.

7. To Portugal the return payment will be made on the destiny. Artists residing abroad are asked to pay an extra 20€ for the return transport (to be paid at registration in this event). If the work is sold you will be refunded the money.

COSTS:

a. Art works like paintings, drawings, engravings, photography, graphic arts or other techniques that will be exhibited on the wall

- 1 piece …………………….. 30 €

- 2 pieces …………………… 50 € (40 € for the associates)

- 3 pieces……………………..70 € (60 € for the associates)

- 4 piece………………………90 € (80 € for the associates)

- Each supplementary piece will cost + 20 €

Bonuses: Who will pay to participate with 5 pieces can exhibit for free up to 5 more works

Important: Artists residing abroad are asked to pay an extra 20€ for the return transport of the artworks and Catalogue. Note: We will issue a receipt.

PAYMENT:

Bank & Account nº : Caixa Geral Depositos / 0580 009933 430

NIB 0035 0580 0000 9933 430 12

IBAN: PT 50003505800000993343012

SWIFT / BIC: CGDIPTPL

Western Union and/or CTT Correios de Portugal - Send to:

Conceição Ruivo , Rua Direita, nº 18

3090-495 Paião, PORTUGAL

SENDING THE ART WORK:

1. - Art works to be exhibited on the wall must be prepared accordingly, otherwise they will not be exhibited.

2. - The works must arrive by 30th of September 2017.

3. - Art works will be sent to the following address:

AAAGP

Rua a Figueira da Foz, 40

3090-495 Paião

PORTUGAL

THE AWARDS:

5 (five) prizes will be awarded as follows by the Jury (will consist of five (5) renowned personalities)

- Anabela Zuzarte - Master in Art history;

- Conceição Ruivo – Licentiate in Art and curator of the event

- Conceição Mendes – Master in Arts;

- Paulo Diogo – Licentiate in Art –

- Chuva Vasco – PhD in Arts - President of the Jury

1st prize: - golden medal and a diploma

2nd prize: - silver medal and a diploma

3rd prize: - bronze medal and a diploma

Prize for the most popular art work: - the public will vote and choose the most popular work on the exhibition, the author will receive a medal of honor and a diploma when the exhibition ends

Special prize: - for other techniques than painting – the winner receives a medal of honor and a diploma

NOTE: All artists participating in this event will receive the Official Participation Certificate, duly signed by the AAAGP President – Conceição Ruivo.

PROMOTION:

1. AAAGP will be responsible for event promotion in the mass-media and virtual world

2. A CATALOGUE will be published, with the Title: "7th International Exhibition of Art in Small Format 20X20 cm", in A5 format

- Each artist will have their name in an individual page together with a photo, title and technique used in their work, e-mail address or website/blog address. The Catalogue will be released worldwide. Lots of foreign artists participate.

- They must send by mail a photo of the art work of 300 dpi / jpg with the title, type (the technique used) and the price

- Each artist will receive a free catalogue. (If the artist wants more catalogues they’ll be available for the price of 10 €.

- Galician and Portuguese Friendship and Arts Association from Portugal (AAAGP-Portugal) will hold possession of all material and monetary benefits of this event.

- The Organizers reserves the right to deliberate on unforeseen situations that not covered by this Regulation.

- The Organizers are not liable for any damage, loss, theft or unforeseen situations. However, the participants who wish, may contract on their behalf and under their responsibility, any type of insurance they deem necessary.